Cherry Lake Homeowners Association, Inc.

Community Concerns

Nov 11, 2001

Snow Plowing

We have contracted with a service this year that will push our snow at 2 inches this year. It is cheaper to push at 2?” than at 4?” as done in the past.

With this mind, it is important that when 2?” or more inches are forecasted that you park in your driveway, to facilitate the snow plows.

It was suggested that many of you may not know that Cherry Lake is not on any of the predetermined snow routes for the City of Indianapolis. Since we are not that is the number one reason this HOA collects an annual fee from each homeowner. The following is an excerpt from the City of Indianapolis Snow Policy. You can read this policy on line at this web address; http://www.ci.indianapolis.in.us/dpw/snow/policy.htm.
City of Indianapolis Snow Policy
The City has over 375 predetermined snow routes. The routes are assigned by priority. The level of storm dictates the frequency that the routes are plowed and treated. In the most severe storms, some of the lower priority routes may receive less attention until the weather eases up.
Primary Snow Routes: It is the City's intention to do everything possible to insure that a system of top priority routes (primary snow routes) remains open and passable at all times. These routes are considered priority because they provide a vital link for our police, fire, and emergency rescue teams.
Secondary Snow Routes: Secondary routes are those streets considered major thoroughfares but not necessarily primary snow routes. These streets are given attention once the primary snow routes have been assigned.
Residential Streets: The City has 150 residential snow zones. In times of heavy or severe conditions, the City of Indianapolis does have a plan to clear residential streets as time and resources allow.
During the 9 years that I have lived in Cherry Lake I have only seen 1 city snow plow go through this neighborhood. We can call the Mayor?’s Action Line and request plowing, but we would be at the bottom of the priority list. Think about it.
Skip Donnell


Speed

Although this was mentioned in the last newsletter it is worth mentioning again.

The speed limit is 25 and most of us abide by it. Just because you are in the neighborhood doesn?’t mean you can?’t get a speeding ticket. SLOW down, the life of a child may depend on it.